Electrical Controls Engineer

Aleron; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleron in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design electrical systems for custom machines and to program their controls.

You will design schematics, select components, create BOMs, program PLCs and HMIs, test and troubleshoot before shipment, and collaborate with mechanical engineers and customers throughout projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical controls, automation, or machine design.
• Proficient with Allen-Bradley PLC programming.
• Experience programming HMI interfaces.
• Experience using AutoCAD (or similar electrical design software).
• Knowledge of electrical circuit design and control panel layouts.
• Experience generating BOMs and selecting electrical components.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics and control panels using AutoCAD.
• Select electrical components (PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, relays, etc.) based on customer requirements and budget.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) for each machine.
• Program PLCs to control machine operations.
• Program HMIs so operators can run and monitor the equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot machines before shipment.
• Provide technical support to customers during installation or after startup.
• Work closely with mechanical engineers, assembly technicians, and customers throughout the project.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

HMI programming

AutoCAD electrical design

BOM generation

Electrical schematic design

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

• Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer
• Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Industry: Manufacturing
• Compensation: 90,000–150,000 DOE
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

The Electrical Controls Engineer designs electrical systems for custom machines and programs the controls that operate them.

What You'll Do

• Design electrical schematics and control panels using AutoCAD.
• Select electrical components (PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, relays, etc.) based on customer requirements and budget.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) for each machine.
• Program PLCs to control machine operations.
• Program HMIs so operators can run and monitor the equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot machines before shipment.
• Provide technical support to customers during installation or after startup.
• Work closely with mechanical engineers, assembly technicians, and customers throughout the project.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical controls, automation, or machine design.
• Proficient with Allen-Bradley PLC programming.
• Experience programming HMI interfaces.
• Experience using AutoCAD (or similar electrical design software).
• Knowledge of electrical circuit design and control panel layouts.
• Experience generating BOMs and selecting electrical components.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Equal Opportunity

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran status protections apply.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.